Description A small spotless squirrel with brownish cheeks and a white undertail. Tail has short hairs and is creamy white underneath. Larger than the Round-tailed Ground Squirrel with a shorter tail that has a white (not buff or cinnamon) undersurface, and brown cheeks. Has a thinner tail than other ground squirrels, and no spots or flecking. Often holds tail over back to display the creamy white underside.